Upcoming Broadway DVD Releases for October 2011

Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's new upcoming release calendar for Broadway and theatre Videos DVDs for October, 2011. For a complete schedule of upcoming releases as well as searchable databases of thousands of the top theatre books, cds and videos, click here.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the London opening of the world’s greatest entertainment phenomenon, The Phantom Of The Opera 25th Anniversary Celebration box set is a sumptuous 4-CD and 1 DVD set that tells its story. This collection, overseen by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group, contains the original recording of The Phantom Of The Opera. Listen again to timeless standards such as... (more...)

The Divine Miss M is back! Bette Midler returns in this Las Vegas extravaganza taped before a packed house at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the 70-minute cavalcade features an exhilarating tour de force of some of Ms. Midler’s colorful and classic stage characters. Joining her is an entourage of talented performers, including the staggering Harlettes, 16 dazzling dancers she calls ... (more...)

Based on the original show that launched Pee-wee Herman into an American pop culture icon, Paul Reubens’ beloved quirky character brings his Playhouse to life once more! The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway was shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City in January 2011, immediately following the conclusion of its wildly successful Broadway engagement. The 90-minute HBO special is filled ... (more...)

JIG is the remarkable story of the fortieth Irish Dancing World Championships, held in March 2010 in Glasgow. Three thousand dancers, their families and teachers from around the globe descend upon Glasgow for one drama filled week. Clad in wigs, make up, fake tan, diamantes and dresses costing thousands of pounds they compete for the coveted world titles.... (more...)

Man of Her Dreams: Women desire it, pray for it and dare to hope for it - the perfect husband, soul mate, father and MAN. But as these women discover, finding the man of your dreams can turn into your worst nightmare! Featuring Clifton Powell and Jackee Harry, Man of Her Dreams is a hilarious and heartwarming rollercoaster ride of emotions filled with twists and turns and crazy family drama.
Ther... (more...)

Having proven itself as a favorite film of children around the world, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is every bit as entertaining now as it was when originally released in 1971. There's a timeless appeal to Roald Dahl's classic children's novel, which was playfully preserved in this charming musical, from the colorful carnival-like splendor of its production design to the infectious melody o... (more...)